Ovid Therapeutics (NASDAQ: OVID), a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for rare neurological disorders, announced the launch of a crucial phase 3 clinical trial in Angelman Syndrome named NEPTUNE. OV101, its lead candidate for the treatment of syndrome and Fragile X Syndrome is a delta-selective...
Sirona Biochem (OTCPK: SRBCF), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering novel cosmetic and pharmaceutical compounds, announced the grant of a patent for TFC-1067, its lead skin lightening compound. It uses its proprietary fluorination chemistry, to create unique and superior compounds, which are hydroquinone free and...
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) compromises the body’s immunity by attacking CD4 cells (a type of T cell), exposing it to a host of infections and diseases and ultimately leading to the development of AIDS. According to data provided by Centres for Disease Control and Prevention,...
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a disease caused by the degeneration of glomeruli, the filtering system of the kidney’s and is caused by factors such as diabetes, lupus, sickle cell disease or use of anabolic steroids. It is characterized by a large amount of proteinuria,...
The stocks of Cortexyme, Inc (NASDAQ: CRTX), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in developing novel therapeutics for Alzheimer’ disease, surged by almost 70% on its debut on the stock market on May 9. Its market value jumped to $750 million by end of trading...
Migraine is a genetic predisposition to moderate-to-severe headaches caused due to stress, physiological factors such as lack of sleep, hunger and environmental triggers such as sensitivity to lights and sounds or hormonal changes in case of women. It manifests in the form of throbbing pain...
Sjogren’s, named after its discoverer Henrik Sjögren, is the most prevalent systemic autoimmune disease that predominantly affects women. This disorder is manifested in the form of dry eyes, dry mouth, joint pains and chronic fatigue and if left untreated can cause severe dysfunction in organs...
Pruritus is characterized by an uncomfortable and persistent urge to scratch caused either due to a skin disorder or an underlying systemic disease such as atopic dermatitis, mycoses, chickenpox, hepatitis, Jaundice, chronic renal failure, cholestasis or NASH. These can be chronic in nature and affect...
The Global Market for Insomnia is estimated to reach $5,488 million by 2023 from $4,093 million in 2016 at a CAGR of 4.2% according to a report titled “Insomnia Market by Therapy Type [Non-pharmacological Therapy (Hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Medical Devices, and Other Non-pharmacological Therapy) and Pharmacological Therapy (Prescription...
